Rudylynn De Four Roberts (b. 1951)
Rudylynn De Four Roberts was born in the United States when her father was a student studying Engineering. She returned to Trinidad and Tobago when she was five years old and attended Holy Name Convent. Later she attended Howard University where she gained a Degree in Architecture.
De Four Roberts is a Registered Architect of Trinidad and Tobago and is best known for her historic restoration work. She was Head of the Trinidad and Tobago Government's Historical Restoration Unit a post she held for eighteen years. She is one of Trinidad and Tobago's leading experts on Architectural Patrimony.
De Four Roberts is a Past President and Fellow of the Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects, Past Vice President /Americas - Commonwealth Association of Architects and is presently a Member Advisory Board to the Caribbean School of Architecture in Jamaica. Her formal appointments include Cabinet Appointed Board Member, Board of Architecture, Council Member to the National Trust of Trinidad and Tobago - 2001 to 2008, former Cabinet Appointed Savannah Management Committee, Cabinet Appointed Restoration Action Committee and Cabinet Appointed Archaeological Committee. She is also a Member of the International Council of Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS).
De Four Roberts' Awards include Progressive Architecture 26th Awards Program, American Express - Historic Preservation Award 1992 for Knowsley, Ministry of Works and Transport Award - Restoration of White Hall.